Skin expert reveals ‘witch’s brew’ Margot Robbie made for her Barbie castmates – it makes complexions ‘more radiant’
MARGOT Robbie’s flawless appearance in Barbie was the result of sipping on a bitter drink.
The complexion-boosting hot beverage has been likened to a “witch’s brew” by the movie’s skincare expert, Jasmina Vico.
Vico took inspiration from flawless photos taken in the 1940s when tasked with ensuring the cast of the Barbie movie had “perfect” skin.
She told Vogue a glowing complexion is achieved by calming the nervous system and keeping the liver healthy.
Milk thistle is a popular drink in Vico's native Croatia because of its ability to cleanse the liver.
“When that happens, our liver automatically produces more glutathione, which then makes the skin more radiant,” Vico said.
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“One of the most important ingredients within it is silymarin, which is now featured a lot in skincare formulas.”
According to Healthline, glutathione is an antioxidant that's beneficial to health and may reduce oxidative stress.
Silymarin is an active ingredient in milk thistle that has antioxidant effects such as preventing cell damage and decreasing inflammation.
Vico recommended brewing the tea for at least 20 minutes to get the “bitter” taste needed to help flush the liver.
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Robbie was so convinced by its abilities that she made the drink to share with her castmates at director Greta Gerwig’s Barbie sleepover.
“This tea is like a witch’s brew!” Vico said.
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Hundreds of Amazon customers have bought Buddha Teas Organic Milk Thistle Tea in the past month.
There is a limited supply left in stock of the $9.90 herbal tea bags.
While Vico recommended brewing the beverage for 20 minutes, the manufacturer has different instructions.
They suggest placing one teabag in a cup of boiling water before covering it and leaving it to sit for up to six minutes.
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Amazon shoppers have given the beautifying tea a 4.4-star rating out of 5.
Among the customers is one person who said it helped to get their “health on the right track,” and another raving about its “fragrant” taste.
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“It gave me my energy back, combating dry skin and I sleep better!
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